Luís Manuel Madeira de Carvalho
Welcome to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV) at the University of Lisbon (ULisboa)
The FMV-ULisboa is 196 years old and is the oldest institution of higher education (IES) in the field of veterinary sciences in Portugal and throughout the Portuguese-speaking world, having offered education in this field since 1830. Originally established to provide veterinary care for the Army’s horses, FMV-ULisboa has evolved over nearly 200 years to better protect animal health, food safety, and Public Health.
The FMV’s mission is to promote the development and dissemination of scientific and technological knowledge in the veterinary sciences, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, and community service.
In the area of education, the FMV offers several degree programs, notably the Integrated Master’s in Veterinary Medicine (MIMV), the Master’s in Food Safety (MSA), and the Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences (DCV). It also offers other degree programs in collaboration with other schools at ULisboa, such as the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Zootechnical Engineering (LEZ and MEZ), the Master’s in Microbiology (MM), the Master’s in Equine Sciences (MCE), and the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Morphological Phenotyping of Animal Models of Human Diseases (MorphoPHEN). At the doctoral level, it collaborates with other ULisboa schools on the Doctoral Program in Sustainability Sciences and the Doctoral Program in Planetary Health Studies.
All of the aforementioned degree programs are accredited by the Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES). It is worth noting that the FMV’s Veterinary Medicine program has been approved and accredited since 2017, with re-accreditation scheduled for 2026 by the European evaluation institution (EAEVE), which recognized the new MIMV curriculum, completely redesigned and implemented in 2025-26. The FMV also offers a diverse range of graduate programs and lifelong learning courses.
FMV is part of the University of Lisbon, which is considered a research university; its research plays a crucial role in all major areas of veterinary science: veterinary medicine and animal health, animal production, food safety, and public health. Research is conducted by the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), which promotes and funds various lines of research in close collaboration with the AL4AnimalS Associated Laboratory and numerous national and international institutions, contributing to animal and human health and the safety and quality of animal-derived products from a “One Health” perspective.
In the area of Service Provision and Community Outreach, the FMV puts its technical and scientific knowledge at the service of society through its Teaching Hospital and specialized technical support and diagnostic services.
Teaching Hospital: Specialized medical and surgical care for companion animals (including exotic animals), equines, and livestock.
Diagnostic & Imaging Center: Advanced X-ray, CT, and MRI exams, combined with a wide range of clinical analysis laboratories.
Specialized Services: Solutions in reproduction, nutrition, forensic analysis, food quality, and food technology.
To advance teaching, research, and community outreach services, the FMV boasts a faculty with a high level of pedagogical and technical-scientific expertise, consisting almost exclusively of PhD holders, along with staff members who have received specialized training; all contribute daily to the pursuit of our college’s objectives and mission. Throughout its nearly 200-year history, FMV has had the privilege of being chosen by outstanding students who go on to distinguish themselves as professionals in various fields of veterinary medicine, both nationally and internationally. Since they are currently selected through a highly competitive process among applicants to university-level higher education, their admission to FMV is warmly welcomed and serves as a constant source of inspiration for the professional growth of those who work here and, consequently, for the institution itself.
When we walk through the gates of FMV-ULisboa, the bar may be set high, but with people always at the center, we must all ask not only what FMV can do for us, but also what we can do for FMV, so that it continues to be an institution of excellence for studying and learning, where what is taught stems from what is researched.
Finally, the driving force behind our faculty stems from its pioneering spirit and a blend of Memory, Responsibility and Unity, which have guided us towards a Future grounded in our History and in the great dedication of all members of the FMV, who form the bedrock of Teaching, Research and the Services provided to Society, creating lasting legacies that can be passed on to future generations of students.
The President of FMV-ULisboa
Luís Manuel Madeira de Carvalho
Full Professor